Category: Foghorn Focus
Speaking Truth to Power
Known for his independent thinking, analytical rigor, and commitment to principle, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie opened the PVA Annual Conventio [...]
A Gathering on the River
It was truly a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to Cincinnati and Covington, Ky., for this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTren [...]
Charting the Course
Three legends of the passenger vessel industry came together on stage at this year’s PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 to talk about PVA, the [...]

Building Trust and Driving Bookings
The Engine Of ConfidenceIn our industry, we often talk about conversion rates, cost-per-acquisition, and marketing spend. These are the metrics o [...]
Increasing Your Direct Bookings
When thinking about ticket sales in small business, one cannot deny the importance of direct bookings. Overall, more direct bookings are directly lin [...]

The Digital Mariner
The mariner’s journey has always required patience, precision, and perseverance—not only at sea, but also when navigating the credentialing process. [...]

Achieving Quick Wins in Cybersecurity
Digital outages are inevitable for any business. A chief executive of a marine transportation company asked this great question: “How do we keep our [...]

Active Shooter Preparedness for Passenger Vessels
It is a beautiful late-spring day on the water, and everything seems to be going perfectly. Boarding concluded on schedule, the trip is underway with [...]

Under Construction
A look ahead at Vessels to be delivered in 2026 and beyond [...]
Making Waves
From dinner cruise boats to sightseeing vessels, from overnight cruise ships to passenger and vehicle ferries, 2025 saw several new vessels join PVA [...]